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|By Sophia Borrelli
New and transfer Virginia Tech students will move in starting Monday, August 15th.
Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Janay Reece
The school district plans to use computer and technology skills students gained during the pandemic, and combine them with more classroom curriculum.
Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Kimberly McBroom
Some companies that offer student apprenticeships also help pay for college education
Updated: 15 hours ago
|By Will Thomas
Salem City Schools doesn’t start until the end of August, but an important topic was discussed at Tuesday’s school board meeting: safety.
Updated: 15 hours ago
|By Will Thomas
Like many school systems across southwest Virginia, FCPS used the summer to bring in new teachers for the school year.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By Isabella Ledonne
Classroom outbursts and tardiness increased the most during the pandemic.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 7:30 AM EDT
|By Sophia Borrelli
Superintendent Mark Jones said the district is fully staffed this year.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:50 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
Pulaski County Public Schools is preparing for the upcoming school year and reviewing its school safety plans
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 7:25 AM EDT
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 7:18 AM EDT
|By Sophia Borrelli
“Kids are crossing the road either to go home or get on the bus. If people aren’t paying attention, they’re putting lives in jeopardy,” said Sgt. Richard Garletts, with Virginia State Police.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 6:58 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
The organization is on a mission to serve students with scissors and clippers. They will be providing free haircuts again on Monday.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:48 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
Thousands of families gathered at the University of Lynchburg to the back-to-school event hosted by One Community One Voice.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:39 PM EDT
|By Bria Stith
Back to school shopping is underway, and based on a new survey, parents are expecting those costs to double form last year.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:17 PM EDT
|By Will Thomas
The event focuses on making sure students have all the supplies they need in time for the new school year.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 7:48 PM EDT
|By Leanna Scachetti
Providers and organizations who support them say they struggle to hire people to fill positions that could allow them to accept more children.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:43 PM EDT
|By Isabella Ledonne
The tax holiday also applies to clothing and emergency preparedness items.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:43 AM EDT
|By Sophia Borrelli
At those checkups, it can be a good time for school age children to get the different vaccines they need at different ages.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:13 PM EDT
|By Isabella Ledonne
The campaign has organized more than 2,600 backpacks filled with supplies for kids in foster care across the country.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:13 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
VDH is giving new guidance to school districts on how to handle positive cases in their classrooms.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 4:06 PM EDT
|By Janay Reece
Money-saving tips parents can use to help get what kids will need for the classroom.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 1:12 PM EDT
|By Brittany Morgan
Roanoke and Lynchburg city school districts say they are on the more fortunate side of the national teacher shortage
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 7:57 AM EDT
|By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO and CLAIRE SAVAGE
This back-to-school shopping season, parents — particularly in the low to middle income bracket — are focusing on the basics.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:23 AM EDT
|By Kimberly McBroom
Wearability, along with features like emergency contacts and good privacy settings, should help parents choose a smart watch for their kids
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 5:30 AM EDT
|By Sophia Borrelli
The number one thing to do is get your kids involved, whether that’s making the lunch together or going grocery shopping as a family.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 5:45 PM EDT
|By Isabella Ledonne
Some schools are participating in Community Eligibility Provision which provides free breakfast and lunch to all students.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 8:29 AM EDT
|By Janay Reece
The school division was recognized for its work focused on preparing the state’s future workforce.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 7:24 AM EDT
|By Janay Reece
According to retail experts, a teacher will spend an average of $500 dollars out-of-pocket on their classroom this year.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 7:48 PM EDT
|By Joe Dashiell
School safety was front and center Monday morning, as members of Roanoke City Council sat down with their counterparts on the School Board.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 6:01 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
The elementary school teachers have more than teaching in the same county in common - They’re also from the same household.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 7:31 AM EDT
|By Janay Reece
Salem Band Boosters and the Summer Music Games are partnering with Drum Corps International to bring professional-level marching band talent to the area.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 6:27 AM EDT
|By Janay Reece
According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in grade school plan to spend an average of $864 on school items.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 4:43 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
PCPS still has some staffing holes to fill including bus drivers, cafeteria workers and a few teaching positions.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 2:52 PM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
Whether it’s a class trip to the museum or a road trip with the team, costs could add up. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an expert about building a budget for your child's activities.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 6:23 AM EDT
|By Janay Reece
Visit any of the Roanoke Valley Walmart stores (Bonsack, Clearbrook, Salem, and Valley View) to donate.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 5:13 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
The school district has four electric buses with two more ordered.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 4:34 PM EDT
|By Sophia Borrelli
District officials say there is a shortage of drivers and that could have an impact on some routes.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 1:03 PM EDT
|By Pat Thomas
Title I is a federal education program that supports low-income students.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 8:58 AM EDT
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 6:01 AM EDT
|By Kimberly McBroom
Think consignment or thrift stores, as you prepare to shop for Back to School clothes this year
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 11:41 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
Kids often look for the latest fashions as they head back to school, but the cost of new clothes can quickly add up. In this Watching Your Wallet Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa has suggestions for savings as you dress your child for the upcoming school year.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 4:01 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
The organizations have teamed up to collect supplies through August 1.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 11:20 AM EDT
|By Brittany Morgan
The district will also provide professional development to qualifying candidates
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 5:29 AM EDT
|By Janay Reece
The board will consider a resolution recommending Edgemont Primary School and Jeter-Watson Intermediate School combine for the coming 2022-2023 school year. A public hearing will be held on Aug. 8.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 6:07 AM EDT
|By Kimberly McBroom
If kids don't eat, they can't learn. National leaders urging congress to extend the federal child nutrition waivers into the upcoming school year
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 2:31 PM EDT
|By Pat Thomas
This week, students can get vaccinated at any of three walk-in clinics.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 1:45 PM EDT
|By Brittany Morgan
The giveaway will be part of a larger event taking place from 11 until 2 at Richardson Park on July 30th.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 6:51 PM EDT
|By Pat Thomas
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced updated guidance on quarantine procedures for some COVID-19 exposures.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 10:59 AM EDT
|By Debra Worley
Kohl’s and Target are offering discounts for educators and school staff as teachers prepare to get back in the classroom for the upcoming school year.